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*Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. <ref name="HosseiniMoeini2013">{{cite journal|last1=Hosseini|first1=Ali|last2=Moeini|first2=Aida|title=Clinical Finding and Thyroid Function in Women with Struma Ovarii|journal=Journal of Cancer Research|volume=2013|year=2013|pages=1–4|issn=2314-6915|doi=10.1155/2013/717584}}</ref> | *Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. <ref name="HosseiniMoeini2013">{{cite journal|last1=Hosseini|first1=Ali|last2=Moeini|first2=Aida|title=Clinical Finding and Thyroid Function in Women with Struma Ovarii|journal=Journal of Cancer Research|volume=2013|year=2013|pages=1–4|issn=2314-6915|doi=10.1155/2013/717584}}</ref> | ||
*In rare cases, Struma ovarii occurs before puberty. | *In rare cases, Struma ovarii occurs before [[puberty]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
In 2015, the incidence of struma ovarii is approximately 220-240 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. There is no racial predilection to Struma ovarii. Being a tumor of ovarian origin, struma ovarii occurs in females only.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- In 2015, the incidence of struma ovarii is approximately 220-240 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
Age
- Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. [1]
- In rare cases, Struma ovarii occurs before puberty.
Race
- There is no racial predilection to Struma ovarii.
Gender
- Being a tumor of ovarian origin, struma ovarii occurs in females only.
References
- ↑ Hosseini, Ali; Moeini, Aida (2013). "Clinical Finding and Thyroid Function in Women with Struma Ovarii". Journal of Cancer Research. 2013: 1–4. doi:10.1155/2013/717584. ISSN 2314-6915.